2011-2012 ELC/TAG Meetings and Information
September 23, 2011 Friday 6:30-9:30 south football concession stand
Concession stand fund raiser. This is the first of two opportunities for students and parents to offer their time in raising money for upcoming field trips. Please sign up to help out if at all possible. This is how our program can offset bussing and entry fee costs for our trips. Also it is a great way for students to practice appropriate interaction skills.

October 10, 2011 Monday 7:00-8:00 p.m. H.S. Commons
TAG/ELC Parent-Student Meeting – The meeting will encourage networking and interaction of adults and students. You will get the opportunity to meet other parents and learn about TAG education.

October 17-8, 2011 Monday & Tuesday all day Airport Holiday Inn, Des Moines
“Cutting Beyond the Edge: New Realities in Gifted Education” 2011 Iowa Talented and Gifted Conference. Sally M. Reis, Dr. Clar Baldus, David Williamson – keynote speakers. Email: itag@assoc-serv.com for information or see Mrs. VanDeventer for a registration form. $45 each day (+$25 after 9/16)
November 7 & 8, 2011 Monday & Tuesday Mon. morning & both evenings L.W. & M.S.
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences for ELC students grades 2-5. (Grade 6 optional) These will be scheduled ahead.

December 20, 2011 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. H.S. Commons
Concession stand hosted by ELC/TAG. This is the second of two opportunities for students and parents to offer their time in raising money for upcoming field trips. Please sign up to help out if at all possible. This is how our program can offset bussing and entry fee costs for our trips.

March 19 & 20, 2012 Monday & Tuesday evenings Bry, L.W., & M.S. buildings
Optional ELC Parent-Teacher-Student conferences. End-of-year conferences will be held in May. Call/email for an appointment if you want one in March.

April 10, 2012 Tuesday 7:00-8:00 p.m. H.S. Commons
ELC/TAG Project Fair – Students display work they have done this year in an Open House atmosphere. Put this on your calendar to help your student celebrate his/her accomplishments! (Elementary students are required to attend this event.) Students set up their projects either at 3:30 or at 6:50.)

May 2012 Specific day to be determined 3:00-7:30 p.m. H.S. Rm.35
ELC Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences for grades 2-4 will be scheduled. You’ll receive a letter with your scheduled time. Be sure to call if a more convenient time is needed.

May 14, 2012 Monday 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. H.S. Rm.35
Parent-Student orientation meeting for middle school ELC is for this year’s 5th graders and any new middle school nominees. Learn how ELC differs from the elementary program beginning at grade 6.